Sakura-Con 2002

Contest Extended Until MIDNIGHT Nov 1!

Oct 28, 15:25

just for fun

Your guys' entries are the pick of the patch, so we're adding an additional 48 hours to get your pumpkins in! ― Anime News Network's annual pumpkin carving contest is back in BIG WAY! Sharpen your knives and your carving skills and you could walk away with not only a GARGANTUAN stash of anime goodies, but also the coveted title of Pumpkin Carving Champion. In the past, we've seen entries that range ...

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The Ancient Magus' Bride: Wizard Blue

Oct 28, 15:00

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manga

The writer of The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II enters Kore Yamazaki's magical world with this Ancient Magus Bride spin-off. ― If this concept sounds like a gender-swapped version of the core story of The Ancient Magus' Bride, then you are understanding correctly; that is exactly how the concept was pitched to writer Makoto Sanda, who may be better-known for the anime-adapted novel series The Case ...

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How Black Creatives Are Influencing The Anime Fandom

Oct 28, 14:00

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industry

One of the most delightful aspects of fandom is how it brings so many diverse people together to celebrate one thing. Dennis Banda interviews creators like Adorned by Chi's Jacque Aye to find out how the Blerd community is transforming fandom. ― One of the most delightful aspects of fandom is how it brings so many diverse people together to celebrate one thing. In this atmosphere of diversity, it is...

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This Week in Anime - Is Higurashi Gou as Terrifying as the Original?

Oct 28, 13:58

anime

Ryukishi07's horror sound novel lives AGAIN and Hinamizawa will never be the same. Nick and Nicky settle into the desolate countryside town to see what mysteries they can uncover and somehow develop a hankering for fried chicken. ― Ryukishi07's horror sound novel lives AGAIN and Hinamizawa will never be the same. Nick and Nicky settle into the desolate countryside town to see what mysteries they can...

interview

Interview: TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Creator Kenjirō Hata

Oct 27, 20:25

manga anime

Manga creator Kenjirō Hata spoke to Anime News Network about the inspirations for the story and its relationship with his previous work, Hayate the Combat Butler. ― TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You is a currently airing anime about the sweet everyday life of a young married couple. In anticipation of the anime's premiere, manga creator Kenjirō Hata spoke to Anime News Network about the inspirations fo...

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Roll Over and Die

Oct 27, 15:00

novels

Author kiki explains that the story for this novel is a mishmash of their main interests: “fantasy, lesbian romance, horror, and fight scenes.” ― In the Afterword, author kiki explains that the story for this novel is a mishmash of their main interests: “fantasy, lesbian romance, horror, and fight scenes.” kiki indicates no greater purpose for the story than for it to be about a girl fighting to be a...

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Uppers

Oct 26, 15:00

games

From the Senran Kagura team and featuring art from King of Fighter's HIROAKI, Uppers is bombastic cheesy fun. ― Uppers is an over-the-top experience, and it knows it. I think perhaps the most important data point I can provide is that the game is directed by Kenichiro Takaki, whose other credits include the Senran Kagura series. If you are familiar with that franchise then you probably have some idea...

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Hypnosis Mic and the History of Japanese Hip-Hop

Oct 26, 14:00

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anime music

How did a multimedia franchise like Hypnosis Mic get off the ground? Marc Schulz and Jaylon Martin breakdown the history of how hip-hop came to Japan! ― Hypnosis Mic, King Records' multimedia project about crews of anime boys fighting each other in rap battles, made its way onto airwaves this month. While HypMic (as it is more often called by fans) already has a noticeable following in the West than...

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Human Lost BR/DVD

Oct 25, 15:00